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We're over 2 weeks into the free agency period and Terrell Owens is still without a team.  All the speculation early on was that Baltimore or Cincinnati would be TO's new home, but Baltimore traded for Anquan Boldin and Cincinati signed Antonio Bryant.  Now TO has to be wondering where he should send the VH1 filming crew for his show.  Well I scoured the NFL landscape and came up with a few possible destinations for "The TO Show".  Listed in order of likelyhood, with the most likely first and the least likely last (at least according to me), here is the list:

Raiders - This seems like such the obvious choice you have to wonder why it wasn't at the top of everyone's list to begin with.  Al Davis loves big name WR's and he's never been one to shy away from character issues.  Or maybe I just want this to be the place he signs, so I can watch him yell at JaMarcuss "watch my cannon arm throw the checkdown" Russel.

Redskins - How long can Redskins owner Dan Snyder really stay out of the FA market?  He's shown that he loves to sign the big name players in the past, and there aren't that many left.  Besides, TO gives the Redskins the "home run" threat that they're missing in Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle El.

Panthers - Without looking, name as many Panthers WR's as you can not named Steve Smith.  I couldn't come up with anyone at first either.  They have one of the best 1-2 punches in the running game but they're somewhat one dimensional in their passing attack.  They love to throw the deep ball, and teaming up TO with Smith could give them the same 1-2 punch in the passing game that they currently have in the running game.

Jaguars - Tory Holt appears done after only one season and Mike Sims-Walker can be inconsistent.  So why not add TO so you can have inconsistent WR's on both sides of the ball?

Seahawks - Brandon Marshall is who the Seahawks really want, but it's very unlikely they'll sign him and lose the 6th overall pick.  That means they need Denver to come to the trading table in order to get something done.  If things fall through, TO could be their back-up plan.

Patriots - The Patriots took a WR with lots of baggage a few years ago and it worked out really well for them.  TO would only be their #3 WR but lining up Randy Moss, Wes Welker once he's back from his injury, and TO all on the field at the same time would be enough to cause nightmares for any secondary.  Besides, it would give football fans everywhere one more reason to hate the Pats.

Bears - Rumors surrounding the Bears have Tory Holt signing with them, but adding TO would give Cutler the true go-to WR that he was missing all of last season.  Plus, Lovie Smith's job is on the line.  Might as well go for broke and sign TO.  It's not like he's going to have to clean up the mess if things go badly.

Star-divide

The "What were they thinking" signing of the week has to go to the Jets and the addition of LaDainian Tomlinson.  I like LT, and considering their current roster, he gives them a similar 1-2-3 punch to what they had last year.  But that's what I don't get.  Why not just keep the very same 1-2-3 punch from last season?  The Jets cut Thomas Jones and his 1402 rushing yards and 14 TD's to avoid paying his roster bonus.  Jones then signed a 2 year 5 million dollar contract with KC.  Not long after that, the Jets signed LT to a similar deal (2 years for 5.1 million).  But this is the part I don't get.  Even if they paid Jones his bonus, he would have only made 5.8 million over the next two seasons.  That seems like a very small savings.  But it gets worse.  Jones repotedly contacted the Jets and told them he'd sign with them if they gave him the same deal KC was offering.  In other words, the Jets could have kept Jones for basically the same price they're paying LT.  They're almost the same age but Jones has carried the ball 600 times less than LT.  Plus, his yards per carry were almost a yard better last season (3.3 for LT, 4.2 for Jones). Maybe the Jets figured the revenue they'd make from the fans buying brand new LT jerseys was worth the drop in production. 

In other "What were they thinking" news, Jake Delhomme will earn a reported $19.7 million this season.  Of that amount, 7 million will come from the new two year contract he signed with the Browns, but the remaining 12.7 million will be paid by the Panthers.  All because they signed him to a 5 year $42.5 million, 20 million guaranteed, contract extension before the start of last season.  And what does a 34 year old QB have to do to get such an extension?  In 2008, the season before his big extension, Delhomme completed 59.4% of his passes (22nd in the NFL), threw for 3,288 yards (15th), threw 15 TD's and 12 interceptions, and finished with a QB rating of 84.7 (18th).  That rating, by the way, was actually worse than the 85.4 rating Trent Edwards posted in Buffalo that same season.  But after playing so horribly last year, the Panthers had almost no choice but to cut him, even though they still owed him so much.  Delhomme's release from the team was followed by a tear filled press conference by head coach John Fox.  No one knows for sure if Fox was crying because he was so sad to see Delhomme gone or if those were really tears of joy.

Around the NFC West, the Cardinals finally found a replacement for departed linebacker Karlos Dansby.  They really wanted Larry Foote, but when he ended up signing with the Steelers, the Cards switched their attention to Paris Lenon.  I know, I thought the same thing when I read about the signing, "Who?".  Lenon played last season with the Rams and finished with 43 tackles.  To give you an idea about the dropoff in talent from Dansby to Lenon, I thought I'd show you the scores Scouts Inc. gave them.  Scouts Inc. rates every player in the NFL and gives them a numerical grade.  Lenon received a score of 59, which is just outside of the 60-69 range they give for average starters.  By comparison, Dansby has a score of 84 (Outstanding player) and Patrick Willis has a score of 90 (Elite player).  But as the old saying goes, "One man's junk is another man's treasure."  And when you're scraping the bottom of the barrel to fill out a roster, I guess you take whatever you can get.

While on the Seahawks front, still no news on any possible Brandon Marshall signing, but they did sign former Patriots TE Chris Baker to a two year 4.75 million contract.  The Seahawks originally wanted Benjamin Watson, but they went after Baker, his teammate, once they realized they lost out in the Watson sweepstakes.  Which made me ask the question, "Was their really that much demand for a TE that caught 29 passes for 404 yards?  And since when have former Patriot TE's been in such high demand?" 

Finally, Denver went shopping in the NFL bargain bin over the weekend and found former 1st round pick Brady Quinn.  As expected, Brady Quinn was traded away to Denver in exchange for Peyton Hillis, a 6th round pick in 2011, and a conditional pick in 2012.  Once the trade was anounced, fans from both teams thought, "Meh".  But it does bring up the possibility of Cleveland picking Jimmy Clausen in the upcoming draft.  After all, if your first round QB pick out of Notre Dame ends up being a bust, just replace him with another first round QB out of ND.

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TO did mention coming back to the Bay Area. The Raiders do make an amazing amount of sense giving their past signings. Although I can only begin to imagine how quickly TO would flip out on Jamarcus.

by David Fucillo (Fooch) on Mar 15, 2010 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Look...

They might take a look but if they do, I strongly doubt they’ll make much attempt to sign him. Washington is coming off a compound leg fracture. For a guy who’s skills are based on his legs, I don’t think it’s worth the picks and contract.

by David Fucillo (Fooch) on Mar 15, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Plus he has a 2nd round tender

The 49ers may be able to draft Jahvid Best with that pick. Assuming they don’t take Spiller in the 1st round.

Don't trust this guy. He lies.

by urnext on Mar 15, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

You answered that lol like you were getting tired

getting asked that question but ive totally been on j.best from cal band wagon beforev the combine but i have no faith( absoutlutley have no faith!! ) that we will even come close at looking at him .Win was the last we draft somebody from cal-berkley ?

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Washington

I’m perfectly fine with people interested in Washington. I just think the broken leg removes some of the value. And as a restricted free agent I just don’t think it’s worth it. That, and RFAs tend to stay home.

The last Cal Bear was DE Andre Carter in 2001. Before that was Jeremy Newberry in 1998 and before that was Iheanyi Uwaezuoke in 1996.

by David Fucillo (Fooch) on Mar 15, 2010 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jemarcus will be cut this year, IMO. Isn't it easier for a teams to cut a high salary guy like Russell?

I think they draft a QB or go with Gradkowski as the starter, especially if it’s up to the coach.

Equation= 1,2,2,3,3 is a lot better than 1,1,2,3 in a deep draft, especially when your 1 nets you E berry.

Alex Smith is not a bust, he is a product of poor management and coaching.

by rlott#42 on Mar 16, 2010 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions  

No he won't

Russell is still Al’s guy for at least 2010. Maybe in 2011 he’ll get the axe but not 2010

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 16, 2010 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do we have 2 fall in line with other networks( espn,fox sports,cbs sports,)

with the over getting old hating did it figure that T.O also crossed out some teams that he did’nt see making any noise next season ,i would if i was 36,37.At least until the season gets a little closer then i might panick a little but even he has standards soon 2 be HOF yes i said HOF maybe not his first vote but he will get in so lets have a little dignity and stop the childish shhhh,

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Can you point out what I said that was so terrible?

It’s a fact that a 36 year old WR with character concerns will have a limited market. And I find it ironic that you call the post childish but aren’t able to use punctuation.

Don't trust this guy. He lies.

by urnext on Mar 15, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was'nt a bad article don't get me wrong nice read

i just thought ‘’ the will work 4 food ’’’ was a little dis-tasteful but by no means was even close 2 what i’ve seen b4 so don’t trip 2 hard.

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fair enough

It just caught me by surprise since I actually pointed out some teams that would more than likely be better off with TO on their team. And I actually think he’ll make it into the HOF on the first vote.

Don't trust this guy. He lies.

by urnext on Mar 15, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like i said it was a good article dude don't

trip and i would rather see T.O with us instead of oakland he works hard every off season he’s big and he is on of THE best blocking wide recievers still in the game.On top of that he’s been 2 the playoffs and that means something whether you believe it or not but all of are WO are young and a veteran who prides hisself on staying in shape and working hard maybe a good thing.

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

And that would be a huge mistake

2 even interview with the raiders he thinks his stats suffered in buffalo the raiders will turn his stats into a meth addict paper yes there will be no stats.

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 2:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Call me crazy

but I’d be ok with Owens returning to the 49ers for the right price. Two years, $8 million anyone?

I completely agree about the Thomas Jones situation. The Jets were quite stupid to not keep a guy loved in the locker room for essentially the same contract as LT. If Jones called up the Jets and said “Hey, I’ll sign with you guys for what KC just offered me”, why on earth would New York say no? It’s confusing, especially considering they used the same amount of money on his replacement. This will just give Jones another reason to go about his business as an underrated, under appreciated RB in the league and put up respectable numbers in KC (even with Charles being the main feature).

by Andrew Davidson on Mar 15, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

The 49ers might be better off in the short run

I think TO would be a better #2 than Morgan, but I’d rather Morgan stayed in there and continued to develop. Plus, TO showed he could behave himself for one season in Buffalo, but I’d be affraid he’d go back to his former ways.

Don't trust this guy. He lies.

by urnext on Mar 15, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like Owens and would take him back

I think we could get him for far less than 2 years $8 million. Bet we could do it for 2 years $4 million with some performance escalators built in that take it up to $6 million.

Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010

by smileyman on Mar 15, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

TO

I kinda want TO to come back to the 49ers just because the “Hell has Frozen” headline is already written. A post announcing TO’s return might go down as one of the most commented posts ever.

by David Fucillo (Fooch) on Mar 15, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never!

I survived the David Carr Press Conference Thread 3/06/2010
Credit to iaalexeeff
Eat Shitake!

by Hoopers Judge on Mar 15, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea then on top of letting jones go they run a

little add 4 him in the paper ‘’ A thanks 4 the memories ’ picture that move is going 2 kill them earley on and i can see ryan having a few words 4 L.T 2 me they picked up 2 finess players ( L.T and cromartie ) on a team that prides thereselves as physical in a division and area that gets cold.And yea you can say well he’s been in a division were he has 2 play in cold weather and yea that’s true but now he lives in that area and the AFC east has 3 teams were it gets extremely cold (new york,buffalo,and new england ) i think they will miss jones alot and regret picking up 2 finess type players.

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Just imagine T.O and vernon and josh morgan

along with gore and crabtree we would have one of the most physical WR core in the NFL do you know how intimadating that would be kind of like having 2 play against 2 lebrons a young kobe and a young fisher (vernon and T.O as the lebrons gore as fisher and crabtree as young kobe ) i left out josh maybe he can be that wildcard i’ll leave that up 2 somebody on here give me examples.

by jayjonna415 on Mar 15, 2010 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

i no josh aint gona be like a go 2 guy in this ofense but like if u leave it up 2 a guy like me i say josh will be like a young raefer alston 4 his big play abiluty u no he got when playin pickup on the play ground and it will be like " and 1 " with the play makers but i duno if T.O is a lebron i no he isnt even a dwight howard he aint superman he most like ron artest cuz u no he wants 2 win but u also gotta deal with his "pre madona " antics

by Rod Blogojevich on Mar 15, 2010 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man,

I’ve wanted to do that for a while.

by 9thevolution on Mar 16, 2010 7:04 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ok OK OK

T.O. is not the same guy he was in Philly or Dallas. He won’t pull those stunts in SF. I would sign him to a contract with no guranteed money or incentives for one season. That way if he throws Alex or David under the bus, he can easily be relaesed.

Equation= 1,2,2,3,3 is a lot better than 1,1,2,3 in a deep draft, especially when your 1 nets you E berry.

Alex Smith is not a bust, he is a product of poor management and coaching.

by rlott#42 on Mar 16, 2010 10:06 AM PDT reply actions  

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